1. Make your garden a mulched one
The vast majority of household water is used outdoors on the garden. But depending on the size and type of a person's garden and what time they water it (if at all), most water used could end up going to waste.
By mulching your garden it is possible to reduce the amount of water wasted through evaporation by around 70%. Mulch refers to leaves, grass clippings and other shredded garden waste that is spread over soil with the aim of inhibiting weed growth, retaining moisture and returning nutrients to the soil. Local councils sometimes offer free mulch.
You will also reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation by watering early in the morning or in the evening depending on your water restrictions.
